Acitretin for the Treatment of Psoriasis: A Case Report of Long-Lasting Alopecia

    December 2015 in “ Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis ”
    Alexandra Waldman, Saakshi Khattri, Sharon Rose … Roselyn Kellen
    Studysummary This case report describes a rare instance of prolonged alopecia following acitretin therapy where the patient's hair did not significantly regrow more than six months after stopping treatment.
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